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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Circle hairs are harmless, spiral-shaped body hairs that don't need medical treatment.
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August 2017 in “Scientific reports” Researchers developed a cost-effective 66 K SNP chip for cashmere goats that is accurate and useful for genetic studies.
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October 2024 in “Veterinary Medicine and Science” Topical moxidectin effectively treats mange in wombats.
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Tan sheep's unique fur traits are determined during the embryonic stage by specific genes.
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February 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lipase H is important for hair follicle function and shaping hair fibers.
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February 2021 in “Experimental Dermatology” Cannabinoid receptor-1 signaling is essential for the survival and growth of human hair follicle stem cells.
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January 2011 in “Der Pharmacia Lettre” Hibiscus flower extract slowed down hair growth in rats.
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August 2023 in “Development” Hair follicles in the back of the rosette fancy mouse have reversed orientations due to a gene mutation.
November 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” DAB labeling effectively identifies collagen type III and PDGFR in horse skin, but may show false positives.
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November 2018 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Poodles' hair changes aren't always linked to calcium, and special staining is needed to detect true calcium deposits.